MV Agusta Brutale vs Ducati S4 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MV Agusta Brutalestacks up against the Ducati S4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMV Agusta BrutaleDucati S4
Model year20112002
Price
Engine909 cc916 cc
Horsepower129 hp101 hp
Torque95 Nm92 Nm
Weight190 kg193 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-pistonDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-pistonSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 180/55-ZR17

MV Agusta Brutale vs Ducati S4 — which should you buy?

Picking between the MV Agusta Brutale and the Ducati S4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MV Agusta Brutale brings 129 hp in a 190 kg package, while the Ducati S4 counters with 101 hp at 193 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: